Q&A: Sky News news editor gives current De Montfort University students a fascinating insight to the world of broadcast journalism

Former DMU student Annie Green returns to Leicester

De Montfort University graduate Annie Green shared her story of life in the journalism industry with current students during an inspirational talk on Wednesday.
Graduating in 2013, Annie has gone on to work for the Norwich Evening News, BBC Radio
Leicester and Global Radio, most recently landing the role of news editor at Sky News.
Following her talk, the English Language and Journalism graduate sat down with Tom Carter to provide some further words of wisdom:
Q: It’s your first return to campus for almost a decade – what has it been like being back
at DMU?
A: Great but really strange! Some of the buildings on campus haven’t changed at all. I walked
back through the doors of the Clephan Building and had to pinch myself, thinking how nine
years ago I was sitting in the student seats watching and listening to people in the industry. The
fact I’ve been asked back to do a talk – what an honour.
Q: You were heavily involved in the Demon Media Group during your years here. Do you
have a personal highlight from your time in the society?
A: The fact we hosted the Student Radio Conference was brilliant. It brought us so many
benefits, such as going to drinks with industry professionals, where I got to network and which
ultimately helped me get my first demo listened to. Also, every week we had a news show,
putting in the extra time to go out and gather content, which was really fun. There was a good
camaraderie within the team, and I really developed as a journalist.
Q: Recent years have been an especially turbulent time to be in education – what would
your advice be to current students at DMU?
A: I would definitely say that work experience got me in the door for my first job, as not only did I
gain such valuable skills but I also started to learn what I wanted to do (for a career). Did I want
to go into print journalism, or radio, or TV? It gave me the opportunity to try everything and
helped me realise I love radio. Trying to find work experience is the best advice I can give
because while it takes a lot of determination and commitment in your holidays, you will definitely
reap the rewards.